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Michigan State Fair Volunteers Needed!

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Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 12:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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2026 Michigan State Fair, LLC
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Date: Sep 03, 2026 11:00 am - Sep 07, 2026 8:00 pm (EDT)
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46100 GRAND RIVER AVE, NOVI, Michigan 48374-1317, United States

About the event

The Michigan State Fair, LLC, is a private enterprise that continues to grow and evolve, based on the legacy of the original Michigan State Fair, which debuted in 1849. The original event was one of the first statewide Fairs to emerge in the continental USA. The State Fair moved to the Fairgrounds at Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in 1905, and was staged there until 2009, when it was discontinued by a resolution of the state government, due to ongoing budget issues. Following several years of exploratory discussions amongst local leaders and elders in the state agriculture industry, a new Michigan State Fair business model began to emerge; the only one of it’s kind in North America. The 2013 Michigan State Fair was produced as a private entity at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, with zero taxpayer funding. Since that time, the Michigan State Fair, A Private Entity, LLC, has continued to grow, year after year, increasing acreage at the Showplace Fairgrounds to accommodate continued expansion. The event has become a highly anticipated annual celebration of the state’s grand farming heritage and burgeoning agricultural economy. The Michigan State Fair, LLC is devoted to the ongoing development and support of agriculture, business entrepreneurship, and family entertainment, while preserving the legacy and beloved traditions of the original State Fair. This privately produced event carries forward all of the positive aspects of past Fairs, including substantial positive economic impact, with major charitable and community benefits, all with no burden to the taxpayer.
Michigan State Fair, LLC
Michigan State Fair, LLC
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Michigan State Fair, LLC
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About the application

It goes without saying that volunteers are critical to the success of the Michigan State Fair. Volunteers assist in a variety of ways and positions from welcoming and directing the crowds of visitors to cheering on our 5K runners. Our volunteers join us from all walks of life and are from a broad array of communities and organizations across the State of Michigan. If you are interested in sharing your valuable time, energy and enthusiasm during Labor Day weekend, your dedication will greatly contribute to the success of this event! We are grateful for the many volunteers who share their time and talents with us. WHO ARE THESE VOLUNTEERS? Our volunteers join us from all walks of life and are from a broad array of communities and organizations across the State of Michigan. PARTNERSHIPS We are grateful that our long-standing partnership with the Detroit Moslem Shriners not only expands our volunteer base but also provides our attendees with a valuable look into what the Shrine organization does. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Most volunteer shifts require standing for the duration of the 4-hour shift. There will be shift captains coming around throughout the duration of the shift in order to relieve volunteers for a break if needed. Friendly and welcoming to fairgoers. Ability to arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift to allow time for check-in and placement at your shift location. All volunteers will be subject to a criminal background check. BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING As a benefit, volunteers receive a t-shirt, commemorative pin, meal voucher, and an Ultimate wristband providing access to the State Fair following the volunteer shift. An Ultimate Wristband includes fair entry and unlimited carnival rides and circus performances. The Ultimate Wristband is non-transferable and can only be used for one day. VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ENTERTAINMENT Do you love music, entertainment AND working with others? Entertainment volunteers take part in outdoor hospitality services involving our stage performers at pre-set check-in stations throughout the day. Tasks may include checking in performers as they arrive and wrist-banding. No equipment or instrument handling is necessary, as this will be the full responsibility of the performer. INFORMATION BOOTH Become a true ambassador for the State Fair in this very important volunteer role! If you enjoy working with the public, this volunteer position is for you. We are looking for positive, warm and welcoming volunteers to hand out fair information and direct fair-goers to various points throughout the fair grounds. STROLLING INFORMATION Are you a charismatic individual who loves assisting individuals? Become a strolling info ambassador and hand out fair information, answer questions and direct fair-goers to various points of the fairgrounds. This position will require walking throughout the fairgrounds with an information backpack on that will allow guests to easily find you as needed with questions. You will be provided with an information binder with answers to the FAQ as well as event maps and brocheures. SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM The Senior Citizens' Program is an event within the Michigan State Fair to celebrate the Senior Citizens' from all over Michigan. Servers, Restrooms Attendants, Bus Greeters, Hostesses, Contest Motivators, Table Setters, and Traffic Directors are needed. WELCOME AMBASSADOR If you love working with people, this is the volunteer position for you! We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic, smiling faces to welcome and direct our anxious fair-goers. You may be simply welcoming and directing fair attendees! *Please note that this is an active position where volunteers will be on their feet and walking* MOOVIN' THRU THE MIDWAY 5K Love being part of high energy events? During the Moovin' Thru the Midway 5K, volunteers help direct runners through the course, and cheer them on all the way to the finish line! ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER INFORMATION WHAT TO BRING? Please understand that we suggest dressing for the heat. We will provide you a volunteer t-shirt upon arrival at check-in. Your t-shirt can be worn with khaki pants, nice jeans or shorts. Please wear these items as well as comfortable closed toe shoes. If you would like, you may bring a water bottle as we have refill stations available. We will also have captains coming around during the duration of the 4-hour shift to check in with volunteers. We suggest that you leave all personal items at home or in your vehicle. There is limited space in our show office to leave personal items. The Michigan State Fair is not responsible for lost or stolen items. You will need to provide your own transportation to your volunteer shift. Once you arrive, please notify the parking attendant that you are volunteering and they will direct you further. WE ARE SO THANKFUL THERE IS A “U” IN VOLUNTEER!

Terms & Conditions

All volunteers are required to have a waiver on-file before beginning their first shift. The waiver is attached to this application - it can be filled out in advance and brought to the volunteer's first shift, or we will have physical copies available at volunteer check-in.

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Volunteer Waiver

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Senior Citizens Program: Thursday, September 3 | 8am - 1pm Legacy Ballroom Sep 03, 2026 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 30 5
Entertainment Stage: Thursday, September 3 | 11am - 2pm Main Stage Sep 03, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Thursday, September 3 | 11am - 2pm Information Booth Sep 03, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Thursday, September 3 | 11am - 2pm Fairgrounds Sep 03, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Thursday, September 3 | 11am - 2pm Box Offices Sep 03, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 5 3
Entertainment Stage: Thursday, September 3 | 2pm - 5pm Main Stage Sep 03, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Thursday, September 3 | 2pm - 5pm Information Booth Sep 03, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Thursday, September 3 | 2pm - 5pm Fairgrounds Sep 03, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Thursday, September 3 | 2pm - 5pm Box Offices Sep 03, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5 3
Entertainment Stage: Thursday, September 3 | 5pm - 8pm Main Stage Sep 03, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Thursday, September 3 | 5pm - 8pm Information Booth Sep 03, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Thursday, September 3 | 5pm - 8pm Fairgrounds Sep 03, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Thursday, September 3 | 5pm - 8pm Box Offices Sep 03, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5 3
Entertainment Stage: Friday, September 4 | 11am - 2pm Main Stage Sep 04, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Friday, September 4 | 11am - 2pm Information Booth Sep 04, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Friday, September 4 | 11am - 2pm Fairgrounds Sep 04, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Friday, September 4 | 11am - 2pm Box Offices Sep 04, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 5 3
Entertainment Stage: Friday, September 4 | 2pm - 5pm Main Stage Sep 04, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Friday, September 4 | 2pm - 5pm Information Booth Sep 04, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Friday, September 4 | 2pm - 5pm Fairgrounds Sep 04, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Friday, September 4 | 2pm - 5pm Box Offices Sep 04, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5 3
Entertainment Stage: Friday, September 4 | 5pm - 8pm Main Stage Sep 04, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Friday, September 4 | 5pm - 8pm Information Booth Sep 04, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Friday, September 4 | 5pm - 8pm Fairgrounds Sep 04, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Friday, September 4 | 5pm - 8pm Box Offices Sep 04, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5 3
Moovin' Thru the Midway 5k: Saturday, September 5 | 6am - 10am Midway Sep 05, 2026 6:00 am - 10:00 am 30 4
Entertainment Stage: Saturday, September 5 | 10am - 2pm Main Stage Sep 05, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 5 4
Information Booth: Saturday, September 5 | 10am - 2pm Information Booth Sep 05, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 8 4
Strolling Information: Saturday, September 5 | 10am - 2pm Fairgrounds Sep 05, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 4
Welcome Ambassador: Saturday, September 5 | 10am - 2pm Box Offices Sep 05, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 10 4
Entertainment Stage: Saturday, September 5 | 2pm - 5pm Main Stage Sep 05, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Saturday, September 5 | 2pm - 5pm Information Booth Sep 05, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Saturday, September 5 | 2pm - 5pm Fairgrounds Sep 05, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Saturday, September 5 | 2pm - 5pm Box Offices Sep 05, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 10 3
Entertainment Stage: Saturday, September 5 | 5pm - 8pm Main Stage Sep 05, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Saturday, September 5 | 5pm - 8pm Information Booth Sep 05, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Saturday, September 5 | 5pm - 8pm Fairgrounds Sep 05, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Saturday, September 5 | 5pm - 8pm Box Offices Sep 05, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10 3
Entertainment Stage: Sunday, September 6 | 10am - 2pm Main Stage Sep 06, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 5 4
Information Booth: Sunday, September 6 | 10am - 2pm Information Booth Sep 06, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 8 4
Strolling Information: Sunday, September 6 | 10am - 2pm Fairgrounds Sep 06, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 4
Welcome Ambassador: Sunday, September 6 | 10am - 2pm Box Offices Sep 06, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 10 4
Entertainment Stage: Sunday, September 6 | 2pm - 5pm Main Stage Sep 06, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Sunday, September 6 | 2pm - 5pm Information Booth Sep 06, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Sunday, September 6 | 2pm - 5pm Fairgrounds Sep 06, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Sunday, September 6 | 2pm - 5pm Box Offices Sep 06, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 10 3
Entertainment Stage: Sunday, September 6 | 5pm - 8pm Main Stage Sep 06, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Sunday, September 6 | 5pm - 8pm Information Booth Sep 06, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Sunday, September 6 | 5pm - 8pm Fairgrounds Sep 06, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Sunday, September 6 | 5pm - 8pm Box Offices Sep 06, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10 3
Entertainment Stage: Monday, September 7 | 10am - 2pm Main Stage Sep 07, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 5 4
Information Booth: Monday, September 7 | 10am - 2pm Information Booth Sep 07, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 8 4
Strolling Information: Monday, September 7 | 10am - 2pm Fairgrounds Sep 07, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 4
Welcome Ambassador: Monday, September 7 | 10am - 2pm Box Offices Sep 07, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 10 4
Entertainment Stage: Monday, September 7 | 2pm - 5pm Main Stage Sep 07, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Monday, September 7 | 2pm - 5pm Information Booth Sep 07, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8 3
Strolling Information: Monday, September 7 | 2pm - 5pm Fairgrounds Sep 07, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Monday, September 7 | 2pm - 5pm Box Offices Sep 07, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 10 3
Entertainment Stage: Monday, September 7 | 5pm - 8pm Main Stage Sep 07, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5 3
Information Booth: Monday, September 7 | 5pm - 8pm Information Booth Sep 07, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6 3
Strolling Information: Monday, September 7 | 5pm - 8pm Fairgrounds Sep 07, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 3
Welcome Ambassador: Monday, September 7 | 5pm - 8pm Box Offices Sep 07, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10 3

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Volunteer information

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  • Phone
  • Gender
  • Age
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts
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Michigan State Fair Volunteers Needed!
Michigan State Fair Volunteers Needed!
2026 Michigan State Fair, LLC
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